The only thing that could have rivaled the excitement Dirk was trying to contain was being told that he could spend the entire day at the theme park of his choice without having to wait in any line. Of course, this was far more rewarding than that, because it was Dave. He wasn't even supposed to get to see him for what, weeks now! And yet here he was. It was the best thing ever, really.

The small boy eagerly climbed onto the bed, immediately slipping off his shoes so he didn't get the bed dirty. "Uncle Dirk had to go talk to someone, and then we found out you got hurt in a ditch...?"